Federal court orders EPA to set stronger smog standards
The EPA “must go back and fix its mistakes so cherished natural spaces like national parks can thrive.”
Retired NYPD cop convicted of assaulting police officer during Capitol riots
The charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon carries a statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison.
US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say
Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
Trump’s worst braggadocio: Rote, conniving predictions doomed not to warp the future!
Is blatant trash talk not desperate swill/ From Convict-in-chief and right-wing shill?
If You Want to Convert a Climate Skeptic, Don’t Talk About Science
Scientist and Christian Katherine Hayhoe shares how she wins over those who doubt climate change is happening — by not mentioning climate science.
A ceasefire is not enough in Gaza
On Nov. 6, regardless of who wins the election on the day before, Biden needs to withdraw all his political capital from the bank and spend it in the Middle East.
5 Officers Killed During Dallas Protests Against Police
The protests themselves were generally peaceful, with people gathered to march in solidarity with the recent victims of police violence, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
Zoo troubles: The plight of two pandas lays bare the flaws
Animals in zoos suffer greatly and are exploited for entertainment under the guise of education and conservation.
Concentration of CO2 hits record high
“The saddest thing is that this won’t be breaking news. And basically no one understands the full meaning of this.”
Science Advisory Board: EPA Lacked Clarity in Report on Fracking and Drinking Water Contamination
The EPA not only ignored high-profile contamination cases in its study, but prematurely abandoned investigations.